Editor’s Note: We always do things a bit differently in the south, and Christmas is no exception. Alligators lead Santa’s sleigh, Mr. Bingle is still more popular than Frosty, and we have our own version of “The [Cajun] Night Before Christmas.” Here’s a reading of this swampy, timeless classic read by Jules d’Hemmecourt.
Earthtalk: “Cool Roofs” for New Orleans
It’s hot outside, but it could be cooler! In this article, Brooke Theis explores Cool Roofs, an effective solution to the urban heat island effect that makes the New Orleans heat so unbearable. The author also explores inequalities in how people experience the environment from identity perspectives like race and class.
Big Chem-EZ: How can small Louisiana communities access clean drinking water after a hurricane?
When I went to visit the Pointe-au-Chien tribe after Hurricane Ida with my Service Learning class, I heard that one of the biggest challenges in the aftermath of the hurricane was finding enough drinking water, so in this article, I explore water purification methods: 1) when they are necessary, 2) how they work, and 3) if they really make your water safe to drink.
